The first reactions to: Nitesh Tiwari‘long awaited’Ramayana:‘ The trailers are slowly trickling in, and they are very positive.Ahead of the global trailer release of ‘Ramayana’, many filmmakers and industry insiders who attended a special screening in New Delhi and Mumbai, praised the film’s scale, visual effects and performances, calling it a ‘landmark moment’ for Indian cinema.Among the first to share their reactions were the directors Siddharth Anand and Atlee, who both took to their social media handles to applaud the trailer showing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash: as Ravana and: Sai Pallavi said Sita.
Siddharth Anand reviews ‘Ramayana’
‘Pathaan’ director Siddharth Anand took to his helm on Tuesday night to share that the trailer is a grand cinematic spectacle that has surpassed expectations. Sharing his thoughts on X, he wrote, “Ramayana trailer! Expect the world, and you shall not be disappointed! Yes it’s GRAND, it’s SPECTACULAR! And. Its heart is absolutely in the right place! Watched it twice to soak it all in. But wanted more. Can’t wait for Diwali!”
Atlee calls Yash ‘killer’, Ranbir ‘amazing’
Filmmaker Atlee was equally impressed, praising producer Namit Malhotra’s vision and Nitesh Tiwari’s direction. He wrote, “Absolutely blown away by the #Ramayana trailer! What a vision by @NamitMalhotra sir and what an amazing craft from @niteshtiwari22 sir. @TheNameIsYash bro looks unbelievably lethal, Ranbir Kapoor bro is stunning, and @Sai_Pallavi92 is amazing, great feeling.”. Wishing the entire team blockbuster. This looks truly epic!”
‘Ramayana’ trailer early Twitter reviews:
Many trade analysts and film commentators who attended the exclusive screenings, collectively agreed that the trailer was ‘Spectacular’. One reviewer wrote, “Watched the trailer of #Ramayana in 3D, and there’s only one word to describe it: SPECTACULAR. This 4-minute trailer – called #PrathamSankalp – leaves you completely mesmerized… The presentation, scale, visuals, VFX, and background score are simply stunning... #Ramayana looks like a global cinematic spectacle.The casting looks great… #RanbirKapoor, as Lord Rama, exudes divinity, grace, and strength… #Yash, as Ravana, is simply amazing… I won’t reveal more – no spoilers here… Wait for the trailer to be officially revealed on [Friday] 24 July 2026.Visionary producer #NamitMalhotra and director #NiteshTiwari ensure that every frame reflects passion, precision, and uncompromising craftsmanship.Another who watched the trailer in 3D at Bharat Mandapam said “Watched #Ramayana trailer in 3D at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi, a few days ago. The trailer will be released to the public on July 24.The casting is good, and the color palette and overall visual identity feels authentically Indian. Artificial-looking and overly Western-style elements are kept to a minimum.This is an amazing trailer. Ranbir Kapoor is perfect as Lord Rama, while Yash is excellent as Ravana. Sai Pallavi has given a beautiful and convincing portrayal of Sita.The visuals, music, and VFX are truly world class. Can’t wait for the film to hit theaters on November 8.”
“Indian cinema at its glorious peak”
Another early reaction hailed the trailer as one of the best achievements of Indian filmmaking. The tweet read, “Spectacular. Breathtaking. Incredible. Indian Cinema at its glorious peak in the world. Overwhelmed by the trailer of @malhotra_namit and @niteshtiwari22’s magnum opus #Ramayana Having grown up on Amar Chitra Katha comics, to see such an epic story unfold on such a grand scale in VFXlingenrich’s mind! Ramayana will be seen and loved all over the world.” Children and adults alike. The cast is perfect.”Another wrote, “The #Ramayana 3D trailer is nothing short of amazing! Beautiful visuals, breathtaking VFX, powerful performances, and an epic cinematic scale promise a momentous experience. #RanbirKapoor as Lord Rama & #Yash as Ravana look amazing.”
The trailer of ‘Ramayana’ will be released to the public on July 24
The trailer, which is currently being screened only for select members of the media and film fraternity, is scheduled to be unveiled to the public on July 24.Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, ‘Ramayana’ stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Adinath Kothare as Bharat, Nitish Sharma as Shatrughan, Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra, Shobana as Kaikesi as Su Chetantay Kajal Aggarwal as Queen Mandodari, Faisal Malik as Kumbhakarna, Mukesh Tiwari as Agastya Muni and Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha.The film is mounted on a grand scale with music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman, and is positioned as one of the biggest cinematic adaptations of the Indian epic.